Alternante/Alternant - Research Associate - Executive Recruitment (F/H)

Alternante/Alternant - Research Associate – Executive Recruitment (F/H)

Location: La Garenne Colombes, France.

Duration: 1 to 2 years. Level: Junior (less than 3 years experience). Mode: Full‑time Apprenticeship.

Mission

• Participate in meetings with executives to understand recruitment issues.
• Analyze business challenges, market environments, and organizational structures.
• Contribute to defining search strategies for high‑level positions.
• Conduct international market analyses to identify sector trends, target companies and markets, and relevant leadership ecosystems.
• Map organizations and identify executive‑level potential candidates.
• Approach senior executives in various countries and sectors directly.
• Participate in pre‑qualification interviews: evaluate candidate parcours, motivations, challenge discourse, measure alignment with ENGIE’s leadership culture.
• Contribute to drafting reports, summaries, and shortlists for internal clients.
• Stay updated on best practices in talent search, leadership consulting, and AI use; participate in improving tools, methods, and processes.
• Support cross‑group initiatives such as diversity & inclusion, digital transformation, process optimization, and equal opportunities.

Qualifications & Profile

• Quick, curious, and structured mindset.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Solid general culture and interest in international business issues.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment.
• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit.
• Proactive and autonomous.
• Proficient French and English (oral & written).
• Educational background: Business school, IAE, Sciences Po, university, engineering school; specializations in business, management, economics, international relations, strategy, public affairs, etc.

Benefits & Conditions

Eligible for teleworking after a 3‑month integration period, subject to service needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ENGIE is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. All qualified applications are welcome. Reasonable accommodations can be provided for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.